Elective Affiliations with non-VSAS Institutions

Affiliation agreements are those contracts between the Oakland University and external entities which involve academic/clinical experiences for OUWB students at off-campus locations, including those outside the United States. Examples include:

• Clinical electives
• Research electives

In general, if an OUWB student will fulfill any part of the degree program at other LCME or ACGME accredited institutions or teaching hospitals, an affiliation agreement is required prior to the experience.

Within the School of Medicine, the Finance Manager is responsible for assisting the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Clinical Education with the processing of these agreements and with ensuring proper affiliation agreement procedures and guidelines are followed. 

It is imperative that all agreements adhere closely to university policy to ensure the safety of our students. Agreements are also essential to protect the university from liability while students fulfill their academic program requirements at non-OUWB locations. The Finance Manager confirms that each agreement meets all standards for the relevant program, provides alternate language when necessary, obtains approval from university counsel regarding any revisions, ensures adherence to Oakland University's Contract Review process, and finalizes the agreement for appropriate signatures.   

Current affiliations with non-VSAS institutions and their expiration dates are listed below.